deckard24 said:
Thanks Jack!
If I buy a jacket off the shelf I usually grab a medium, but I'll get a measuring tape and get my numbers straight first before ordering. I like to be able to wear a sweater or a thermal underneath my jacket during the colder months, so I definitely don't want a super tight fit. Then again I don't want it to look like a baggy varsity jacket either, lol.
On another note, I wonder how long these jackets will last at this price? That's a pretty good deal, especially considering how great everyones reviews are.
Lastly, I've seen the color pics on the website, but Jack would you describe your jacket as lighter in tone? Todd's doesn't seem to have that dark Raiders look to it, but more of a caramel colored patina. Maybe the jackets vary?
The great thing about this jacket, as others have said, is that when you put it on, it just looks so "right." There's just something about a Todd's in the cut and drape that screams "Indy!" like no other jacket.
With every other Indy jacket I've had, I never experienced this immediate "rightness." It was more like, "Well, maybe after it's broken in, or maybe if I take some sandpaper to it, it will look better." But they never did look better. I never thought I'd say this, but my old Wested has now become my "good enough" kick-around jacket!
Only time will tell about the durability. As to the color, mine seems to have a very subtle worn look built into it which might explain why it appears lighter in some photos; to my eyes, it's about the same shade as my Wested-- not "caramel" at all. It's also not quite as shiny as most new leather jackets.
Finally, I didn't mean to mislead you about the fit-- it's not "super-tight" by any means. It's just comfortably snug. But if you are going to wear sweaters underneath, yes, it probably would become too tight. Also, if it doesn't fit right, you just send it back at no charge for exchange or refund. Todd really stands behind his stuff and cares about your satisfaction. That was my experience, anyway.
Jack